Kulsoom Haq '15

Designer at Charisma Fashion embroidery house

Majors at Wofford: History, French

How have you benefited from working with WOC? Working
as a student caller, and then eventually a supervisor, really helped
boost my confidence as a leader. I quickly learned how to overcome my
shyness and awkwardness with strangers and learned how to break the ice
and connect with people.

Why did you enjoy working for WOC? The
games and contests and energy of the team made it one of the best
on-campus jobs to be a part of. And on top of that, I loved being able
to connect with people who loved Wofford as much as I did.

How do you use the skills you learned at WOC in your current job? Connecting
with people is one of the most important skills I have carried over to
my current job. At WOC we didn't just call people, our goal was to
really connect with them and create a sort of bond with whoever we spoke
to based on our mutual love for Wofford. When I meet with designers and
clients this skill is especially important, as the fashion industry is
all about networking and knowing people. Connecting with people and
creating a special relationship has helped me create invaluable
connections and friends.